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Sex Counseling — a confidential space for sexuality
Sex Counseling — clarity, information, communication

Sex counseling

Written by besser:lieben editorial team Last reviewed:

Qualified counselors — online or in person, confidential.

  • You have questions about desire, intimacy or communication that you want to discuss with someone professional?
  • Information on a sexual concern would help, without pathologising it?
  • A short, focused conversation could clarify a lot?
  • Sex counseling offers exactly that space — low-threshold, informed, respectful.
  • For deeper or methodical work on specific concerns, sex therapy is the right path.

What sex counseling is

Sex counseling creates a safe space for questions about sexuality. It is informational, clarifying and usually short — 1–6 sessions. It differs from sex therapy, which works methodically over more sessions on functional concerns, pain or desire conflicts.

besser:lieben connects you with qualified counselors. Sex counseling does not replace medical examination — for physical complaints, medical clarification is the first step.

Our counselors for Sex counseling

These counselors are part of the besser:lieben matching network.

  • Rebecca Decker-Klein

    Rebecca Decker-Klein

  • SE

    Silvia Erhard

  • Jost Guido Freese

    Jost Guido Freese

  • Katharina Frönd

    Katharina Frönd

  • Stefanie Grohmann

    Stefanie Grohmann

  • Pascale Jenny

    Pascale Jenny

  • Sandra Kaiser

    Sandra Kaiser

  • Judith Lurweg

    Judith Lurweg

  • Diana Schaper

    Diana Schaper

  • Tina Schmidt

    Tina Schmidt

  • Teresa Unger

    Teresa Unger

  • Monika Wacker

    Monika Wacker

Good to know about sex counseling

What topics fit sex counseling?

Questions about desire, communication around sex, sexual identity, opening relationship structures, navigating life changes (parenthood, menopause, illness) and many more. Anything you want to clarify in a respectful, professional space.

How does it differ from medicine?

Sexual medicine is a medical discipline (urology, gynecology, hormones). Sex counseling works psychologically and on communication. For physical concerns, medical clarification is the right first step.

Confidentiality

Counselors are bound by professional confidentiality. besser:lieben handles all data encrypted, on German servers. Public pages show no contact data — referral is via us.

Online or in person?

Both. Online is low-threshold for sensitive themes. In person allows more presence. Both are confidential.

How to recognise serious counseling

1

Verified core training

At least 500 units of foundational counseling or therapy training — documented and verifiable.

2

Specific specialist training

A certified specialisation in the specific area (couples, sex, family, trauma) — typically at least 100 units of continuing education.

3

Ongoing supervision

Serious counselors accept supervision from senior colleagues and intervision with peers — to keep their practice reflective and up to date.

4

Continuing education

Regular attendance of conferences and courses to stay current with research and methods.

5

Transparency

Clearly stated qualifications, transparent fees, no healing promises, no high-pressure sales.

6

Networking

Connection to specialised colleagues — referral if a different focus would serve you better.

What besser:lieben stands for

Verified qualifications, specific sex-counseling training, ongoing supervision, transparent pricing. No healing promises. No crisis service.

Ready for the next step?

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